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UIC has Top Doctors in America in 2009

We proudly announce that many of our physicians are included in America's Top Doctors™ and The Best Doctors in America™.

As a part of a major research university, our physicians are pursuing advancements in diabetes, stroke prevention, maternal-fetal medicine, robotic surgery, organ transplants, diagnostic imaging and much more. Many of our physicians are also participating in clinical trials that may benefit you or a loved one.

2008 CASTLE CONNOLLY TOP DOCTORS: Castle Connolly annually conducts national surveys of the best doctors in America. Their physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select a pool of board certified physicians who, in return, nominate other physicians who they feel are clinically outstanding and exhibit excellence in patient care. Doctors from UIC who were selected as Best Doctors in America were:

Dr. Enrico Benedetti	- Surgery
Dr. Herand Abcarian	- Colon and Rectal Surgery
Dr. Mark Holterman	- Surgery

2007-2008 AMERICA'S BEST DOCTORS : The "Best Doctors in America" are chosen by thousands of board certified physicians. They know which doctors are at the top of their profession and which medical doctors are well informed about the latest advances in their respective fields. Dr. Herand Abcarian of Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at UIC was honored as one the "Best Doctors in America, 2007-2008".